I've been looking for a book like Merchant of Prato by Iris Origo since I've read it; it's a nonfiction account of a merchant living in 14th century Italy, and I love the way Origo really fleshes out the world of the time period down to the minutia (everyday foods, urban life, festivals, logs of trading transactions, etc.).
I'm not necessarily looking for another biography or a book discussing the same period of history, but another historical nonfiction book that carries the same attention to detail and exploration of the period. Essentially, I'm trying to find a book that carries the same level of historical immersion while still being written in a fairly grounded, academic style, if that makes sense.
I appreciate any suggestions!
by gabe_laperle
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I meant to add too that any period of history would be great! Not strictly looking for another medieval/renaissance era piece, I do love more ancient history (Bronze Age, classical antiquity, etc.) and non-European history as well.